There are 2 ways to get from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe by bus or car
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Bus, line 22 bus
best- Take the bus from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395 / ...
- Take the bus from Douglas County Community/Senior Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus 22
4h 32m$85–106Drive 130.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoecar 130.4 mi
2h 48m$24–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 and arriving at Us 50 via Douglas County Community/Senior Center and Stateline Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Tuolumne Meadows and South Lake Tahoe is 133 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 station.
Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Tuolumne Meadows to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 638+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tuolumne Meadows to Us 50 via Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- (530) 541-7149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
Bus from Douglas County Community/Senior Center to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
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